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Page 2 The Skanner April 25, 2018 ® Challenging People to Shape a Better Future Now Bernie Foster Founder/Publisher Bobbie Dore Foster Executive Editor Jerry Foster Advertising Manager Christen McCurdy News Editor Patricia Irvin Graphic Designer Monica J. Foster Seattle Office Coordinator Opinion The Skanner Endorsements: Experience and Commitment A s we present this year’s May Pri- mary endorsements, we note an increase in the diversity of candidates. There are six African Americans can- didates in Multnomah County, as well as other people of color running for office. In Eugene, for example, James Manning, an outstanding candidate The Skanner News Editorial with an excellent record of public ser- vice, is running for re-election as a state senator in District 7. We think it is good for the state and city to hear from different viewpoints. VOTE! May Primary Election 2018 Endorsements U.S. REP., Dist. 1 U.S. REP., Dist. 3 Susan Fried Photographer 2017 MERIT AWARD WINNER Mike Reese Suzanne Bonamici Earl Blumenauer GOVERNOR The Skanner Newspaper, es- tablished in October 1975, is a weekly publication, published every Wednesday by IMM Publi- cations Inc. 415 N. Killingsworth St. P.O. Box 5455 Portland, OR 97228 info@theskanner.com www.TheSkanner.com The Skanner is a member of the National Newspaper Pub lishers Association and West Coast Black Pub lishers Association. All photos submitted become the property of The Skanner. We are not re spon sible for lost or damaged photos either solicited or unsolicited. ©2018 The Skanner. All rights re served. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission prohibited. Local News Pacific NW News World News Opinions Jobs, Bids Entertainment Community Calendar James I Manning Jr. Kate Brown MULTNOMAH COUNTY CHAIR Kafoury’s tenure as county chair has had its bumpy moments. She even resorted to derogatory name- calling of her col- league Loretta Smith. Her apology and sub- Deborah Kafoury sequent investigation of racism, including a revamping of county policy, are posi- tive signs for the future. Despite some high-profile disagreements with her col- leagues, Kafoury is capable of leading a progressive agenda, and running a co- hesive operation. She will continue to be scrutinized on inclusivity and fairness, and we expect her to continue with zero tolerance for racism on her watch. MULTNOMAH COUNTY COMMISSIONER, DIST. 2 An attorney who has campaigned as a hard worker, Jay- apal is sharp, ethical and focused. And her track record is second to none. We endorse Susheela Jayapal. Susheela Jayapal LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS Updated daily. SAVE THE DATE The Skanner Foundation MLK Breakfast January 21 2019 carry guns. (Guess who’s target number one when the SWAT team arrives — the guy with the gun). However, everybody needs some competi- tion and it’s a shame that nobody is bring- ing a race to Reese. PORTLAND CITY COUNCIL POSITION 2 STATE SENATOR, Dist. 7 Telephone (503) 285-5555 Fax: (503) 285-2900 This election we face some difficult choices and voters will have to think hard, because these candidates can’t all win. At the same time, we believe this is a very encouraging moment for Portland and for Oregon. The Skanner has chosen not to endorse unopposed candidates. MULTNOMAH COUNTY AUDITOR A former Price Waterhouse accoun- tant, Scott Learn has a forensic knowledge of budgets and has been called “the most highly qualified per- son,” to run for Mult- nomah County audi- Scott Learn tor. We agree and we endorse Scott Learn. MULTNOMAH COUNTY SHERIFF (Unopposed) Mike Reese’s record as chief of police was marred by public concerns over police accountability. He’s done better as Multnomah County Sheriff, and we believe he has grown through these ex- periences. He gets a plus for his reaction to public comments that teachers should As the City of Port- land Mayor, Wheeler is still fairly new to his role. He’s settling in now, but the depar- ture of Commission- er Dan Saltzman will leave a significant vacuum at the center Nick Fish of power. Commis- sioner Fish and Commissioner Fritz may not be perfect, but they have a track re- cord and it shows they care about equi- ty, they look for consensus and they get things done. Portland City Council now needs two people with experience and commit- ment who have the energy, political skill and focus to get results. That’s why we are endorsing Commis- sioner Nick Fish for another term on Portland City Council, Position 2. Com- missioner Fish understands the chal- lenges facing Portland. We have a hous- ing crisis that is affecting everyone, but particularly poor and minority commu- nities. We also face new threats to our environment from a Washington that has failed to learn the lessons of Flint, Love Canal or Three Mile Island. Commissioner Fish will be a strong voice for equity, for environmental safe- ty and for reason. Fish has pushed for housing for homeless people who suffer from drug addiction and mental health issues. He is working with communi- ty members to convert brownfields in Northeast Portland for productive use, and he supported ending the 48-hour time period that police involved in a shooting had before being questioned. He is also an advocate for small business- es. We urge voters to support Nick Fish for City Commissioner Position 2. our readers, who have expressed strong feel- ings for their candidate of choice. Both candi- dates would bring proven commitment and a rare mix of experience to the city council. Yet just one of them can be elect- ed to the job. The Skanner talked to many of our readers for the last several months be- fore deciding to endorse Jo Ann Hard- esty. A former state representative, she brings legislative experience to the city council, as well as a lifelong commitment to equity and justice. Over the last 15 years she has shown herself to be a tire- less grassroots community organizer and advocate. Working on the Department of Jus- tice settlement with the City of Portland Police department, Hardesty used the courts to push for police accountability. She also is almost single-handedly re- sponsible for bringing the NAACP back as a force in Portland. Jo Ann is the right woman for the job. She will hold her own on city council, work well with other commissioners and insist on fairness, accountability, and good government. In past elections we have endorsed her opponent Loretta Smith. Smith gained invaluable experience working as a key aide to Sen Ron Wyden. As a Multnomah County Commission- er, she has shown herself to be a politi- cal force in her own right. She has been an advocate for youth, for the homeless and for the elderly. Smith is not afraid to speak out wherever she finds injustice. She’s smart, knowledgeable and has a promising future in the political arena. METRO COUNCIL PRESIDENT Peterson’s stellar re- sume is only eclipsed by her energy, vision and determination. She’s got what we need at Metro. Lynn Peterson PORTLAND CITY COUNCIL POSITION 3 METRO COUNCIL, DIST. 2 More vexing is the problem of who to vote for when you have to chose be- tween two highly qualified candidates. The race for the Port- land City Commis- Jo Ann Hardesty sioner 3 position is a matchup between two formidable Black women: former Multnomah County Commissioner Lo- retta Smith and former Oregon State Representative Jo Ann Hardesty. Some have said The Skanner should hold back from making an endorsement and stay neutral. But we feel that would not be fair to Dominguez worked for Home Forward helping create afford- able housing in our city. She also under- stands transit, the en- vironment and how to join up our region- Betty Dominguez al planning so every- one will benefit. We endorse Betty Dominguez. MEASURE 26-197 The Children’s Levy has been supporting Portland’s children since 2002 and it remains a crucial part of the safety net today. Vote Yes. YES
